George Jones Memorial Baptist Church
George Jones Memorial Baptist Church, Baptist church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
The George Jones Memorial Baptist Church features a rectangular brick structure with wood cladding, a square bell tower, and a metal roof design.
Founded in 1854 as Mount Zion Baptist Church, the building received its current name in 1901 after a minister who donated land to the community.
The church maintains its position as a central meeting point for former Wheat community residents who gather annually to preserve their connections.
The Department of Energy maintains the property, and while motor vehicles require authorization, pedestrians can access the church through public greenway trails.
This church stands as the final remaining structure from the former community of Wheat, which was dissolved in 1942 for the Manhattan Project.
Location: Tennessee
GPS coordinates: 35.93917,-84.37278
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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